The Haunted Air

Written by F. Paul Wilson

Narrated by Christopher Price

“Call a plumber when the sink is clogged, the cops when you’ve been robbed, but when the you-know-what hits the fan, it’s time to call Repairman Jack.… [The Haunted Air] shakes, rattles and rolls.” —New York Daily News

Repairman Jack doesn’t believe a house can be haunted. But he’s about to change that tune.…

In the borough of Queens, just across the river from Manhattan, two clever practitioners of spiritualist hocus-pocus use high-tech tricks to dupe their marks. Perhaps they’re too good: they’ve lured too many clients from other mediums and are now under attack. Unable to go to the police for fear of exposing their own scams, they hire Repairman Jack to fix their problem.

Jack takes the job, figuring he’ll straighten out the situation through one of his favorite pastimes: scamming a scammer. But soon he learns that this fix-it job may involve more than just professional jealousies. A sudden earthquake and a tortured scream mark the awakening of something in Menelaus Manor, something that used to be someone—an entity full of rage that was brought back for a specific purpose.

But this entity has an agenda of its own.…

“F. Paul Wilson is a hot writer, and his hottest and my favorite creation is Repairman Jack.” —Joe R. Lansdale

“Readers know they can count on Wilson to weave the most unruly narrative strands into a tight Gordian plot and he doesn’t disappoint here.… Above all, the novel enhances the enigma of Jack, a hero who commands respect.” —Publishers Weekly

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Apr 23, 2013
• ISBN: 9781469267166

F. Paul Wilson

F. Paul Wilson is a New York Times bestselling author specializing in thriller, science fiction and horror. He won the Prometheus award in 1979 and 2004, as well as a special Prometheus Lifetime Achievement award in 2015.

Reviews for The Haunted Air

[bcquinnsmom · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Haunted Air is installment #6 in the Repairman Jack series, and while it's a bit different than the others, it's still a great read. For anyone who's not aware of Repairman Jack, think about the old television show called "The Equalizer," add in a bit of HP Lovecraft and you're pretty much there. He's a man who lays low, under the radar, and wants to keep it that way. But you definitely want him on your side. In this episode, Jack makes the acquaintance of two brothers who are psychics (or at least claim to be), and is drawn into the world of psychic phenomena, the occult and the Otherness (a force which is his sworn enemy) all rolled into one. This is much like the classic haunted house slash ghost story, but with a few twists unique to Jack. Repairman Jack is one of my favorite good guys, and this series has never let me down. If you want a fun read, you may wish to try this book -- but I would definitely not start the series here. It's a great book for escape reading -- nothing serious, nothing profound, not great literature. It's a bit of fast-action horror, verging into occult territory, along with a side trip through pulp. I would recommend this book to anyone who is reading the series and to others who may be thinking about it. Horror fans who like it light may also enjoy this one.

[readinggeek451 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Jack is persuaded to visit a fake psychic, who turns out to occupy a real haunted house. One of the ghosts wants Gia. Meanwhile, a group of powerful men who are ritually killing children to become invulnerable decides to use Vicky next. Uh-oh.As always, these are like popcorn: not too nutritious, but impossible to stop.

[timothyl33 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Another great entry to the Repairman Jack series as the mysteries of "The Otherness" deepens around Jack's live and loved ones.

[gypsycab79 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This series gets better with every installment. I keep meaning to do full reviews and then I get distracted. But I love a good haunted house story. While I was never actually scared at any point with this book, Wilson's a great story teller and Jack is addictive.

[elizabethn_15 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

My daughter "borrowed" went to Rose bowl in motorhome and brought back beer damaged (hardcover). Bad girl.